Explore the Family Name Fritchman
The meaning of Fritchman
Americanized form of German Fritschmann, a variant of Fritsch.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fritchman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fritchman declined in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 36,860th most popular surname, but in 2010, it fell to the 41,164th position, representing a decrease of approximately 11.68%. The total count of people bearing the surname also decreased from 571 in 2000 to 529 in 2010, a drop of around 7.36%. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a decline from 0.21% in 2000 to 0.18% in 2010, a decrease of about 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,860 | #41,164 | -11.68% |
| Count | 571 | 529 | -7.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fritchman
In terms of ethnicity, the Fritchman surname is primarily associated with individuals of White ethnic identity. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, in both 2000 and 2010, over 95% of the individuals with the Fritchman surname were White, with a slight increase in this percentage from 95.45% to 95.65% over the decade. Meanwhile, the proportion of those reporting two or more races decreased by about 39.87%, while the proportion identifying as Hispanic increased by 37.31%. There were no recorded instances of the Fritchman surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.45% | 95.65% | 0.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.93% | 2.65% | 37.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 0.95% | -39.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |